Overview
Military aviation combines air power with modern technology to achieve strategic military objectives. It includes combat aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, transports, and more.
The application of aircraft in military operations
Military aviation combines air power with modern technology to achieve strategic military objectives. It includes combat aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, transports, and more.
Military aviation began during World War I with reconnaissance balloons and biplanes. It evolved dramatically during World War II with jets and advanced fighters like the P-51 Mustang.
Modern stealth technology allows aircraft to avoid radar detection. Notable examples include the F-35 Lightning II.
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Related pages: World War I, Stealth Aircraft, Fighter Planes